The antidote for antinomianism and legalism

The antidote for antinomianism and legalism is biblical grace

Since all false doctrine is really an attack on the deity of Jesus Christ, the antidote for any false doctrine is always found in the Bible. The biblical antidote for antinomianism and legalism is biblical grace. Antinomianism claims Christians are Continue reading The antidote for antinomianism and legalism

Asking Lyman H. Johnson: How to Keep the Unity of the Spirit

Living in the God-made spiritual unity through the Spirit and Word, bound by holy love, rejecting man-made divisions and rituals.

Based on “A Series of Lectures on the Church of the Bible and its Apostasy”, Lyman H. Johnson would describe “keeping the unity of the Spirit and the bond of peace” (Ephesians 4:3), which is referenced regarding the perfecting of Continue reading Asking Lyman H. Johnson: How to Keep the Unity of the Spirit

Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

What was Judas Iscariot’s spiritual condition? Was he ever truly a believer? Or was he a pretender all along?

That’s a great and important theological question—was Judas Iscariot ever truly a believer, like Peter and the other disciples, or even the thief on the cross? Or was he a pretender all along? Let’s compare these two views clearly, using Continue reading Judas Iscariot (Believer or Unbeliever, Remorse or Repentance)

The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

The rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram stands as a dramatic witness to God’s holiness and the danger of usurping spiritual authority.

The book of Numbers recounts one of the most dramatic challenges to God’s appointed leadership – the rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram. This uprising against Moses and Aaron was no mere personality conflict; it struck at the heart of God’s authority Continue reading The Rebellion of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram in Numbers 16

What Does It Mean to Take the Name of the Lord in Vain?

A life honoring God leads to true contentment, but a vain, reckless life that dishonors God will end in disaster. Choose reverence over ruin. (Exodus 20:7)

Taking the name of the Lord in vain means using God’s name in a way that shows disrespect or a lack of reverence. This is clearly taught in the Bible. As Moses recorded in Leviticus 19:12, “Do not bring shame Continue reading What Does It Mean to Take the Name of the Lord in Vain?